yachts, man almost overboard & weed

[Chimo]

Noelm

Yes and no

I guess it really depends what breed of cat your sailing.

Went from Airley Beach attempting to sail to the Gold Coast.on a Perry 43. Rough weather but the problem was trying to sail against a SE and it just wasn't possible as it was too rough and also 40 degree into the wind was very limiting. We ended up waitng at Refuge Bay off Mackay for 4 days till we gave up and had to fly back to work and left the boat to head south eventually.

On the other hand a 58 Grainger heading from Sydney to the Gold Coast was easier with a screecher which the Perry didn't have. Being able to sail close to 15 degrees off the wind it was much more better.

All in all the cats are much more comfortable with a lot more space so a lot more versatile.

Much easier to fit traveling when work is no longer an issue to fit into the weather.

Cheers
Chimo

[stevej]

Also remember that in an emergency situation, you are under no obligation to provide towage. You do have an obligation to save lives. Your average trailer boat is not set up to tow and you actually can risk damage or worse under certain circumstances.

agree with this you can stand by and offer assictance as soona s you tow that boat you assume a legal obligation for anything that happens

[scottar]

agree with this you can stand by and offer assictance as soona s you tow that boat you assume a legal obligation for anything that happens

Not sure on that - could be the case though. I thought there was some funny goings on in relation to who provides the tow line. Was always told not to offer a line but to wait to receive one from the vessel requiring assistance. There are some quirky old laws that go way back when it comes to maritime.